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Ch 52 Removable Pros
Removable prosthodontics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the surgical shaping and smoothing of the margins of the tooth socket after extraction of the tooth, generally in preparation for the placement of prosthesis | alveoplasty |
| dental laboratory device that simulates the mandibular and temporomandibular joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it | articulator |
| rigid,preformed shape used during the fitting of a full denture to represent the base of teh denture | baseplate |
| process of using fingers to contour a closer adaptation of the margins of an impression while still in the mouth | border molding |
| having the jaws in a position that produces a centrally related occlusion | centric |
| piece of metal that joins the various parts of a partial denture also called bar | connector |
| thin metal covering or cap placed over a prepared tooth | coping |
| without teeth | edentulous |
| procedure to trim or shape a denture to simulate normal tissue appearance | festooning |
| parts of a full or partial denture that extend from the teeth to the border of the denture | flange |
| metal skeleton of a removable partial denture | framework |
| prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth in one arch | full denture |
| temporary denture placed after the extraction of anterior teeth | immediate denture |
| sliding position of the mandible to the left or right of the centric position | lateral excursion |
| chewing | mastication |
| rim built on the baseplate to register vertical dimension and occlusal relationship of the mandibular and maxillary arches | occlusal rim |
| full denture suported by two ro more remaining natural teeth | overdenture |
| removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch | partial denture |
| seal in back of a full or partial denture that holds it in place ; also called a posterior palatal seal | post dam |
| specific areas in the mouth where a removable prosthesis may rub or apply more pressure | pressure points |
| position of the mandible placed forward as related to the maxilla | protrusion |
| procedure to replace the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis | rebasing |
| procedure to resurface the tissue side of a partial or full denture so that it fits more accurately | relining |
| the body's processes of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue structure | resorption |
| metal projection on or near the retainer of a partial denture | rest |
| device used to hold attachments and abutments of a removable prosthesis in place | retainer |
| position of the mandible posterior from the centric position as related to the maxilla | retrusion |
| clear plastic tray that represents the alveolus as it should appear after teeth have been extracted | template |
| abnormal growths of bone in a specific area | tori |
| rounded area on the outer surface of the maxillary bones in the area of the posterior teeth | tuberosity |
| a partial denture replaces one or more teeth in the same arch and is commonly referred to as what | partial |
| a full denture replaces all teeth in the same arch and is commonly referred to as what | denture |
| what 3 common oral habits would make it hard for a patient to wear a denture | clenching,grinding and mouth breathing |
| a removable partial denture receives its support and retention from what | underlying tissues and remaining teeth |
| what kind of artificial teeth are more succeptible to fracture and cause abrasion to the opposing natural teeth | porcelain |
| how many appointments should you tell a patient they will need to make if they are getting a partial denture | 5 |
| how long should the delivery appointment be | 20-30 minutes |
| how many appointments should you tell the patient they wil need to make if they are getting a full denture | 6 |
| during the healing processs an immediate denture also serves as what | compress and bandage to protect the surgical area |
| how long after an immediate denture is delivered should you tell a patient to come in and have it religned or replaced | 3-6 months |
| do not soak the denture in hot water,or strong solutions such as | undiluted bleach |
| when should you tell a patient to not wear their denture | at night |
| at what appointment should you pick the shade for a partial denture | 2 |
| at what appointment should you pick the shade for a full denture | 3 |
| what are the 4 components of a full denture | base,flange,post dam, and artificial teeth |
| what are the 5 components of a partial denture | framework, connectors, retainer, rest, artificial teeth |
| what teeth are usually not put on a partial/full denture | third molars |
| the presence of a new object such as a porsthesis in the oral cavity may stimulate what | an excessive flow of saliva |
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cynthia.fryer
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